Selling Youngsters’ Well being by way of Extension Competition

The College of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Wholesome Youngsters Competition is an occasion that goals to encourage kids to steer wholesome existence by way of enjoyable and fascinating actions. The competition, now in its eleventh yr, is open to all households with younger kids and can happen on September 30 on the Paradise Recreation Middle. The occasion will embrace music, dancing, gardening, chef demonstrations, a fruit and vegetable market, and prizes. It’s particularly designed for households with kids between the ages of three and eight years previous.

Marina Amaya, Extension well being promotion and outreach coordinator, expressed enthusiasm for the occasion, stating that folks love the sources it affords and the chance to coach their households about staying lively and wholesome. Final yr’s competition efficiently raised consciousness about childhood weight problems and prevention, reaching over 1,000 attendees. In response to Amaya, reaching out to and empowering households with younger kids is essential for selling wholesome residing.

In the course of the competition, dad and mom and households will find out about supporting and modeling constructive and wholesome consuming habits, in addition to incorporating bodily exercise into their kids’s every day routines. The occasion takes place in September, which is Nationwide Childhood Weight problems Consciousness Month, and is sponsored by the Southern Nevada Well being District, Commissioner Jim Gibson, Las Vegas Metro Police Division, and the Paradise Recreation Middle.

Whereas the occasion is free, members are inspired to register upfront. For extra data, people can contact Marina Amaya. These in want of particular lodging or help are suggested to contact Paul Lessick at the very least 5 days previous to the occasion to make sure their wants are met.